Me and makeovers historically don’t get on. I’ve had it all, from the over rouged cheeks to mismatched foundations, so I tend to steer clear of them all together or if on the rare occasion that I’m accosted into having one, I make sure there’s babywipes in my bag. But with my burgeoning Space NK obsession and after enviously eyeing up ladies being primped in their stores I decided to head on down there and attempt to overcome my makeover fears (babywipes in tow just in case). Being on almost first name terms with store staff I was put into the safe hands of Graziella, who sat and listened while I dished out my neutral makeup requirements. We talked through a few products that I’ve been meaning to try for ages and off she dashed round the store picking up those and a little edit she thought would be to my tastes. So here’s a blow-by-blow account of how she hauled me into a look that still fitted my nude makeup rider but with an added pop of pouty colour…
You know I love experimenting with my base so I watched carefully as Graziella mixed Kevyn Aucoin’s Sensual Skin Enhancer in SX05 with the Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturiser in Nude to create a mid-coverage, dewy foundation/tinted moisturiser hybrid. The shades were spot-on, as was the finish and a purchase of the Kevyn Aucoin may have happened. She added By Terry’s Touche Veloutée Concealer in 2 under my eyes (an old favourite of mine), and powdered lightly with NARS Pressed Powder in Eden. For cheeks we both went a little Kevyn Aucoin crazy, with Graziella applying the Kevyn Aucoin The Creamy Glow in Transoleil with her fingers and dusting a small amount of their Celestial Powder over the top; gving a slight hint of highlight with a coral hue.
For eyes, Graziella started by priming with the NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base before dusting on the Shu Uemura Eye Shadow in P832 all over the lid, with M895 in the crease. To darken up the lashline, something I never do but liked the effect of, she blended out the Kevyn Aucoin The Eye Pencil Primatif in Basic Brown across the outer corner of the top lashline and then dotted some of Hourglass’ Script Precision Liquid Liner in Jett (possibly the smallest tipped liner I’ve ever seen), in between my lashes. She then coated on Hourglass’ Film Noir Mascara – the only part of this makeover I wasn’t keen on, you know how much I love my L’Oreal Telescopic Waterproof – and to finish off, my brows were shaped with Hourglass’ new ridiculously easy to use Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Soft Brunette.
When Graziella suggested we play around with a bright lip and I agreed she almost shook me with delight. Off she disappeared to the stockroom, soon to arrive back with swatches up to her elbows, waving the Hourglass Opaque Rouge in Muse in air. An almost neon pinky-red, it was instant love with both of us. She lined my lips with Laura Mercier’s Lip Pencil in Warm Poppy first, then layered on the lacquer which surprisingly stayed put pretty well post-makeover at a burrito eating session at Wahaca. And yes Muse may have entered the shopping basket too.
Quelle surprise – the babywipes remained untouched, I left with a slightly lower bank balance than when I entered and a bag brimming with sachet samples; I’m sure my purchases will be popping up on here soon. If you fancy being spruced up by the Space NK team then it’s best to book – I did, though it’s not essential. Makeovers are complimentary and as one of the ladies pointed out to me as I was leaving – afterwards snap a picture of the result and tweet @Space_ NK with the tag ‘#MakeoverMonday’ as each Monday a makeover-ee is selected to win a £10 Space NK voucher on their Facebook Page. Score. The first of a mini makeover series on the blog? Perhaps. But I do know that next time, I’ll leave my babywipes at home…
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